Ministry marriage can be complicated. Like money or sex or time, ministry can work in tandem with your relationship. Or against it.
As a new Christian, prayer didn't come easy to me. But prayer journaling helped organize my thoughts in a way I felt God could hear me.
This year, consider celebrating the single moms in your life. Here are a few Mother’s Day ideas to get you started. M
Do you believe that family matters? Link arms with us and those who believe that family is something to be honored, cherished, and preserved. We invite you to join others who […]
When complicated circumstances show up in blended families, relationship-building slows down. Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Darrell Bock about how the death of his mom, a dad who traveled weekly, & a new stepmom with 3 kids created tension and unease for all.
How is Jesus good news to my friend who wonders if God is judgmental? Or my friend who doesn’t sense a need for a being bigger than himself?
I’ve always wanted to get married, but when fear of commitment takes hold of me, I find myself wondering if it’s worth the risk.
Stepfamilies are fundamentally different than biological families which creates tension & ambiguity. Ron Deal speaks with Dr Patricia Papernow about key principles for healthy relationship building while navigating complex dynamics & competing priorities.
Someone else's struggles with God can rattle you. Here, ideas to help your them through spiritual depression.
You want your small group to be a place of vulnerability, transparency, and growth. So how do you create a safe space for all these things?
Take five minutes each day for these prayers for Easter and Holy Week, to remind your family what this season’s all about.
Do we have to be perfect parents if we want our kids to find God’s peace in this life? Hardly! But we do need to point them to the One who is perfect.
Get creative about how to use your home as a launchpad for loving your community.
How can you establish your marital relationship as the foundation for the home when children preceded your union? Ron Deal & Gayla Grace offer practical tips on how to put your spouse in the front seat of your heart while still prioritizing your children.
Considering a Weekend to Remember but feel selfish for taking a parents getaway? Please don’t. Leaving them behind is likely worse for you than it is for them.
Easter in their hands. Out of the box. And in their hearts. You already know the real Easter story deserves to be presented in a way that is as unforgettable […]
As a single mom, you may never find the perfect work-life balance, but you can be free from the burden of trying to do it all.
Maybe fostering isn't for you, but there's something each of us can do to support foster families. Here are five ideas to get started.
We all desire to teach our children to be better siblings, friends, and someday, adults. But how do we raise compassionate kids?
Blending isn't the goal for stepfamilies; it suggests the family becomes one relationally, which rarely occurs. Other common cooking strategies don't work either. Then what does? Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace discuss how crockpot cooking is the key.
If trends continue, by 2050, 35 million youth may undergo deconversion. How can we help prevent a crisis of faith in our kids?
Do you have a roadmap to follow on your blended family journey? We'd like to encourage using God's Word. Listen to Ron Deal & Gayla Grace, with stepcouple guests, talk about the value of scripture for families who are in need of hope and encouragement.
When God is made the focus and motivator of our lives, the revival in our homes can and will impact our corners of the world.
What are key stepping stones every stepfamily needs that will lead to healthy relationship building? Ron Deal and Gayla Grace discuss how perseverance, flexibility, commitment, Christ-likeness and other core attributes work together to create familyness.
Want to be the spiritual leader of your family but don’t know where to start? Here are seven essentials for leading well.
Want to get married on a tight budget but still plan an unforgettable wedding? Here are three tips for planning a cheap wedding.
Family Values Exercise “Is Jesus your first love and is your spouse the love of your life? Everything else falls into place after that.” -David Robbins FamilyLife CEO David Robbins […]
When mentees exhausted from wedding prep wonder if marriage is actually necessary, be ready with a few critical truths about its purpose and beauty.
More than any other factor—really—your spiritual compatibility will influence your future marriage.
What rules, principles, or contracts should you make with smartphones and your child? David Eaton, author of Smartphone Sanity, talks with Ron Deal about 8 major concerns to consider to keep smartphones from invading your home and hijacking your child.